Scott was the international bestselling author of 14 novels. His work has sold more than four million copies. He was known for both his Joe Dillard series and his Darren Street series. After his first three Dillard novels were published traditionally by New American Library, an imprint of the publishing giant Penguin, he eventually won the rights back to his books and began publishing them himself using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform. Much of what he wrote, especially in the Joe Dillard novels, was based on his real-life experiences. The authenticity and accessibility of his personal character shined through in his writing, as both he and the characters he created were beloved by fans all over the world. He never received a message from a reader to which he didn't personally respond, and he shared much of himself and his family with them. Before beginning his writing career, Scott served in the United States Air Force. After finishing his service, he earned a degree in English from East Tennessee State University. He worked as a journalist for the Johnson City Press before eventually choosing to attend the University of Tennessee School of Law. He earned his JD and practiced as a local defense attorney for close to a decade before transitioning to writing.